JP2005530796A - 8-azaprostaglandin analogs as intraocular pressure-lowering agents - Google Patents

Abstract

［式中、X、Y、Z、DおよびR³は明細書中に定義する通りである。］
の化合物を、高眼圧または緑内障の動物に投与することを含んで成る、高眼圧または緑内障の処置方法を提供する。The present invention provides a therapeutically effective amount of Formula I:
[Chemical 1]

Wherein X, Y, Z, D and R ³ are as defined in the specification. ]
A method of treating ocular hypertension or glaucoma comprising administering a compound of the above to an animal having ocular hypertension or glaucoma is provided.

Description

  The present invention relates to 8-azaprostaglandin analogs as effective intraocular pressure-lowering agents that are particularly suitable for the treatment of glaucoma.

  Intraocular pressure-lowering agents are useful in the treatment of various ocular hypertension symptoms such as high intraocular pressure after surgery and after laser trabeculectomy, glaucoma, and as a preoperative adjuvant.

  Glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure. Glaucoma is classified as primary or secondary depending on its etiology. For example, an adult primary glaucoma (congenital glaucoma) can be open-angle glaucoma or acute or chronic angle-closure glaucoma. Secondary glaucoma arises from existing eye diseases such as uveitis, intraocular tumors or enlarged cataracts.

  The cause of primary glaucoma has not yet been elucidated. The increase in intraocular pressure is due to blockage of aqueous humor outflow. In chronic open-angle glaucoma, the anterior chamber and its anatomy appear normal, but drainage of the aqueous humor is impeded. In acute or chronic angle-closure glaucoma, the anterior chamber is shallow, the transmission angle is narrow, and the iris can block the trabecular meshwork at the entrance of Schlemm's canal. The dilation of the pupil can push the iris root forward relative to the corner and cause a pupil block to accelerate the pathology. Eyes with a narrow anterior chamber angle are predisposed to suffering from acute closed angle glaucoma of varying severity.

  Secondary glaucoma is caused by any obstruction of the flow of aqueous humor from the posterior chamber to the anterior chamber and then to Schlemm's canal. Inflammatory diseases of the anterior chamber can interfere with drainage of the aqueous humor by causing complete post-irisal adhesions in the bulging iris and block the drainage tract with exudates. Other common causes are intraocular tumors, enlarged cataracts, central retinal vein occlusion, eye trauma, surgical procedures and intraocular bleeding.

  Considering all types, glaucoma occurs in about 2% of all people over the age of 40 and can be asymptomatic for years until vision is rapidly impaired. Where surgery is not indicated, topical β-adrenergic receptor antagonists are traditionally selected as glaucoma treatment drugs.

Certain eicosanoids and their derivatives have been reported to have intraocular pressure-lowering activity and are recommended for use in the treatment of glaucoma. Eicosanoids and derivatives include many biologically important compounds such as prostaglandins and their derivatives. Prostaglandin is a derivative of prostanoic acid represented by the following formula:

Various types of prostaglandins are known depending on the structure and substituents on the alicyclic ring of the prostanoic acid skeleton. Further classification is based on the number of unsaturated bonds in the side chain, and is indicated numerically after the prostaglandin type [eg, prostaglandin E ₁ (PGE ₁ ), prostaglandin E ₂ (PGE ₂ )], And also based on the arrangement of substituents on the alicyclic ring, represented by α or β [eg prostaglandin F _2α (PGF _2β )].

Prostaglandins were once considered to be effective intraocular pressure raising agents; however, according to evidence accumulated over the past decade, some prostaglandins are very effective intraocular pressure-lowering agents. It was found to be suitable for long-term treatment of glaucoma (for example, Bito, LZ, Biological Propection with Prostaglandins, Cohen, MM, Boca Raton, Fla, CRC Press Inc., 1985, 231). ˜252; and Bito, L. Z., Applied Pharmacology in the Medical Treatment of Glaucomas, Drance, SM and Neufeld, A. H., New York, Grune & Stratton, 1984, pp. 477-505. reference). Such prostaglandins include PGF _2α , PGF _1α , PGE ₂ , and their fat-soluble esters (eg, C ₁ -C ₂ alkyl esters such as 1-isopropyl ester).

  The detailed mechanism of intraocular pressure drop by prostaglandins is not yet known, but experimental results have shown that it is due to increased uveoscleral outflow [Nilsson et al., Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. (suppl), 284 (1987)].

The isopropyl ester of PGF _2α has been found to have much greater antihypertensive activity than the parent compound. This is thought to be due to higher corneal permeability. In 1987 this compound was described in the literature as “the most potent ocular hypotensive agent ever reported” [see, for example, Bito, L. et al. Z. Arch. Ophthalmol. 105, 1036 (1987) and Siebold et al., Prodrug 5, 3 (1989)].

Although prostaglandins are not believed to have significant intraocular side effects, ocular surface (conjunctival) hyperemia and foreign body sensation are such compounds (especially PGF _2α and its prodrugs such as 1-isopropyl ester) for the human eye. Always occurs with local application of). The clinical potential of prostaglandins in the treatment of symptoms with high intraocular pressure (eg glaucoma) is very limited due to side effects as described above.

Allergan, Inc. In a series of co-pending US patent applications assigned to, prostaglandin esters having high intraocular pressure-lowering activity, no side effects, or substantially no side effects are disclosed. Co-pending US Patent Application No. 596430 (filed October 10, 1990, corresponding to US Pat. No. 5,446,041) is a class of 11-acyl-prostaglandins such as 11-pivaloyl, 11-acetyl, 11-isobutyryl. , 11-valeryl, and 11-isovaleryl PGF _2α . Co-pending US Patent Application No. 175476 (filed December 29, 1993) discloses 15-acyl prostaglandins having an intraocular pressure-lowering action. Similarly, 11,15-, 9,15- and 9,11-diesters of prostaglandins, such as 11,15-dipivaloyl PGF _2α , are known to have intraocular pressure-lowering activity. Co-pending U.S. Patent Application Nos. 385645 (filed Jul. 7, 1989, corresponding to U.S. Pat. No. 4,994,274), No. 584370 (filed Sep. 18, 1990, corresponding to U.S. Pat. No. 5,028,624), and 585284. No. (filed on Sep. 18, 1990, corresponding to US Pat. No. 5,034,413). The disclosures of all these patent applications are specifically incorporated by reference.
8-Azaprostaglandin analogs are disclosed in PCT patent application WO01 / 46140A1.

［式中、
ハッチングした線は、α配置を表し；
三角形の線は、β配置を表し；
波線は、α配置またはβ配置を表し；
破線は、二重結合の存在または不存在を表し；
Dは、共有結合またはCH₂、O、SもしくはNHを表し；
Xは、CO₂R、CONR₂、CH₂OR、P(O)(OR)₂、CONRSO₂R、SONR₂、または

であり、
Yは、

であり；
Zは、CH₂または共有結合であり；
Rは、HまたはR²であり；
R¹は、H、R²、フェニル、またはCOR²であり；
R²は、C₁-C₅低級アルキルまたはアルケニルであり；
R³は、R²、フェニル、チエニル、フラニル、ピリジル、ベンゾチエニル、ベンゾフラニル、ナフチルまたはそれらの置換誘導体（ここで、置換基は、C₁-C₅アルキル、ハロゲン、CF₃、CN、NO₂、NR₂、CO₂RおよびORから成る群から選択しうる。）から成る群から選択する。］。 The present invention relates to a method for treating ocular hypertension comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I:

[Where:
The hatched line represents the alpha configuration;
The triangular line represents the β configuration;
The wavy line represents the α or β configuration;
The dashed line represents the presence or absence of a double bond;
D represents a covalent bond or CH ₂ , O, S or NH;
X is CO ₂ R, CONR ₂ , CH ₂ OR, P (O) (OR) ₂ , CONRSO ₂ R, SONR ₂ , or

And
Y is

Is;
Z is CH ₂ or a covalent bond;
R is H or R ² ;
R ¹ is H, R ² , phenyl, or COR ² ;
R ² is C ₁ -C ₅ lower alkyl or alkenyl;
R ³ is R ² , phenyl, thienyl, furanyl, pyridyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, naphthyl or substituted derivatives thereof (wherein the substituents are C ₁ -C ₅ alkyl, halogen, CF ₃ , CN, NO ₂ , NR ₂ , CO ₂ R and OR.). ].

In yet another aspect, the present invention provides:
A container suitable for dispensing contents in metered form; and a pharmaceutical product comprising an ophthalmic solution as defined above in said container.
Finally, some of the compounds represented by the above formula and disclosed below and used in the methods of the present invention are novel and not self-evident.

The present invention relates to the use of 8-azaprostaglandin analogs as intraocular pressure-lowering agents. The compounds used in the present invention are represented by the following structural formula I:

上記式中、置換基および記号は前記と同意義である。 A preferred group of compounds of the present invention includes compounds represented by the following structural formula II:

In the above formula, the substituents and symbols are as defined above.

In the above formula,
D is preferably a covalent bond or CH ₂ , more preferably CH ₂ ;
Z is preferably a covalent bond;
R is preferably H or C ₁ -C ₅ lower alkyl;
R ¹ is preferably H.
R ³ is preferably selected from the group consisting of phenyl and monosubstituted derivatives thereof (eg chloro and trifluoromethylphenyl).
X is preferably CO ₂ R, more preferably R is selected from the group consisting of H and ethyl.

The compounds of the present invention can be prepared by methods known in the art or according to the following examples. The following compounds are examples of particularly preferred compounds of the invention:
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3R-hydroxy-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3R-hydroxy-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;

7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [4- (3R-chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;

7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;

7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;

7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester.

  A pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the present invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof as an active ingredient in combination with conventional ophthalmically acceptable pharmaceutical excipients and It may be prepared by forming a unit dosage form suitable for topical application to the eye. A therapeutically effective amount is typically about 0.0001 to 5% (w / v), preferably about 0.001 to 1.0% (w / v) in a liquid formulation.

  For ophthalmic applications, it is preferable to prepare solutions using physiological saline as the main excipient. The pH of such an ophthalmic solution is preferably maintained at 6.5 to 7.2 by an appropriate buffer system. Such formulations may also contain conventional pharmaceutically acceptable preservatives, stabilizers and surfactants.

  Preferred preservatives that can be used in the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention include, but are not limited to, benzalkonium chloride, chlorobutanol, thimerosal, phenylmercuric acetate and phenylmercuric nitrate. A preferred surfactant is, for example, Tween 80. Similarly, various preferred excipients may be used in the ophthalmic formulations of the present invention. Such excipients include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, poloxamer, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose and purified water.

  An osmotic pressure adjusting agent may be added as necessary or expedient. Osmotic pressure adjusting agents include, but are not limited to, salts such as sodium chloride, potassium chloride, mannitol and glycerin, and other suitable osmotic pressure adjusting agents that are ophthalmically acceptable may be used. .

  Any buffer and means for adjusting the pH may be used as long as an ophthalmically acceptable formulation is obtained. Buffering agents include acetic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid and boric acid buffers. Acids or bases can be used as needed to adjust the pH of the formulation.

  Similarly, ophthalmically acceptable antioxidants for use in the present invention include, but are not limited to, sodium metabisulfite, sodium thiosulfate, acetylcysteine, butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene. Is not to be done.

  Another adjuvant component that the ophthalmic preparation of the present invention may contain is a chelating agent. A preferred chelating agent is disodium edetate, but other chelating agents may be used instead or in combination.

The above ingredients are typically used in the following amounts:

The actual dosage of the active compound of the present invention will vary depending on the compound and the condition being treated. One skilled in the art can select an appropriate dose within the knowledge.
The ophthalmic formulation of the present invention is conveniently filled in a form suitable for metering application (eg, a container with a dropper) to facilitate application to the eye. Containers suitable for drop application are typically made of suitable plastic materials that are inert and non-toxic and typically contain about 0.5 to 15 ml of solution.

The following examples further illustrate the invention without limiting it.
[Example 1]
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid [Example 1a]
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid

[Example 2]
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester [Example 2a]
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester

Example 3
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid [Example 3a]
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid

Example 4
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester [Example 4a]
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester Example 5
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid [Example 5a]
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid

Example 6
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester [Example 6a]
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester

Example 7
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid [Example 7a]
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid

Example 8
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester [Example 8a]
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester The compounds of Examples 1-8a are Synthesized according to the methods disclosed in Examples 1 and 2 of published PCT patent application WO 01/46140 (incorporated by reference).

Example 9
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid [Example 9a]
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid

Example 10
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester [Example 10a]
7- [2S- [3R-Hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester

Example 11
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid [Example 11a]
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid

Example 12
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester [Example 12a]
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester The compounds of Examples 9-12a are In the same manner as the compounds of -8, dimethyl [3- (phenyl) -2-oxo-propyl] -phosphonate instead of [3- (3-chlorophenyl) -2-oxo-propyl] -phosphonic acid dimethyl ester Synthesize using ester.

The in vitro activity of these compounds is tested as described below. The results are shown in the following table.

Human recombinant EP ₁ , EP ₂ , EP ₃ , EP ₄ , FP, TP, IP and DP receptors: stable transfectants human EP ₁ , EP ₂ , EP ₃ , EP ₄ , FP, TP, IP and DP Plasmids encoding the receptors were prepared by cloning the sequences encoding each into the eukaryotic expression vector pCEP4 (Invitrogen). The pCEP4 vector has an EB virus (EBV) origin of replication, thereby allowing episomal replication in primate cell lines that express the EBV nuclear antigen (EBNA-1). The pCEP4 vector also has a hygromycin resistance gene, which is used for eukaryotic cell selection. The cells used for stable transfection were human embryonic kidney cells (HEK-293) transfected with EBNA-1 protein and expressing EBNA-1 protein. The HEK-293-EBNA cells (Invitrogen) were grown in a medium containing geneticin (G418) to maintain the expression of EBNA-1 protein. HEK-293 cells were grown in DMEM containing 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS), 250 μg / ml G418 (Life Technologies) and 200 μg / ml gentamicin or penicillin / streptomycin. Selection of stable transfectants was performed using 200 μg / ml hygromycin, and the optimum concentration was determined by a preliminarily performed hygromycin kill curve experiment.

To perform transfection, cells were grown to 50-60% confluence on 10 cm plates. Plasmid pCEP4 (20 μg) incorporating the cDNA insert for each human prostanoid receptor was added to 500 μl of 250 mM CaCl ₂ . HEPES buffered saline x 2 (2 x HBS, 280 mM NaCl, 20 mM HEPES acid, 1.5 mM Na ₂ HPO ₄ , pH 7.05 to 7.12) was then added dropwise at room temperature with continued vortexing to a total volume of 500 μl. . After 30 minutes, 9 ml of DMEM was added to the mixture. The DNA / DMEM / calcium phosphate mixture was then added to the cells. Cells were previously rinsed with 10 ml PBS. The cells were then incubated for 5 hours at 37 ° C. in humidified 95% air / 5% CO ₂ . The calcium phosphate solution was then removed and the cells were treated with 10% glycerol in DMEM for 2 minutes. The glycerol solution was then replaced with DMEM containing 10% FBS. The cells were incubated overnight and the medium was replaced with DMEM / 10% FBS containing 250 μg / ml G418 and penicillin / streptomycin. The next day, hygromycin B was added at a final concentration of 200 μg / ml.

  Ten days after transfection, hygromycin B resistant clones were individually selected and transferred to each well of a 24-well plate. Once confluent, each clone was transferred to one well of a 6-well plate and then spread into a 10 cm dish. The cells were kept under continuous hygromycin selection until use.

Radioligand testing was performed on cell membrane fractions prepared for cells stably transfected with radioligand-bound cats or human receptors as follows. Cells washed with TME buffer were scraped from the flask bottom and homogenized for 30 seconds using a Brinkman PT10 / 35 polytron. In the centrifuge tube, TME buffer was added if necessary to make the volume 40 ml. TME is, 50 mM TRIS base, it made 10 mM MgCl _2, 1 mM EDTA, and 7.4 the pH by the addition of 1N-HCl. The cell homogenate was centrifuged at 19000 rpm for 20-25 minutes at 4 ° C. using a Beckman Ti-60 or Ti-70 rotor. The pellet was then resuspended in TME buffer to a final protein concentration of 1 mg / ml (measured by Bio-Rad assay). Radioligand binding assays were performed in 100 μl or 200 μl volumes.

The binding of [ ³ H] (N) PGE ₂ (specific activity 165 Ci / mmol) was measured in duplicate and as at least 3 different experiments. Incubation is carried out at 25 ° C. for 60 minutes, stopped by adding ice-cold 50 mM TRIS-HCl (4 ml), then filtered quickly with Whatman GF / B filters, and washed 3 more times in a cell harvester (Brandel) with 4 ml. Went. Competition tests were performed using [ ³ H] (N) PGE ₂ at a final concentration of 2.5 or 5 nM, and non-specific binding was measured using 10 ⁻⁵ M unlabeled PGE ₂ .

For radioligand binding to transient transfectants, cell membrane fractions were prepared as follows. COS-7 cells were washed with TME buffer, scraped from the bottom of the flask and homogenized for 30 seconds using a Brinkman PT10 / 35 polytron. TME buffer was added to bring the final volume in the centrifuge tube to 40 ml. The composition of TME is, 100 mM TRIS base, a 20 mM MgCl _2, 2M EDTA, and 7.4 is added to bring the pH 10 N-HCl.

  The cell homogenate was centrifuged at 19000 rpm for 20 minutes at 4 ° C. using a Beckman Ti-60 rotor. The resulting pellet was resuspended in TME buffer to a final protein concentration of 1 mg / ml (measured by Biorad assay). Radioligand assays were performed in a volume of 200 μl.

Double binding of [ ³ H] PGE ₂ (specific activity 165 Ci / mmol) at the EP _3D receptor and [ ³ H] -SQ29548 (specific activity 41.5 Ci / mmol) at the TP receptor , And measured as at least three different experiments. Radiolabeled PGE ₂ was purchased from Amersham, and radiolabeled SQ29548 was purchased from New England Nuclear. Incubation is carried out at 25 ° C. for 60 minutes, stopped by adding ice-cold 50 mM TRIS-HCl (4 ml), then filtered quickly with Whatman GF / B filters, and washed 3 more times in a cell harvester (Brandel) with 4 ml. Went. Competition tests were performed using [ ³ H] PGE ₂ or 10 nM [ ³ H] -SQ29548 at a final concentration of 2.5 or 5 nM, and nonspecific binding was measured using 10 μM of each unlabeled prostanoid. For both radioligand binding studies, the criteria for consensus were> 50% specific binding and 500-1000 exclusion counts or higher.

The effect of the compounds of the present invention on intraocular pressure can be tested as follows. The compound is formulated at the desired concentration in an excipient comprising 0.1% polysorbate 80 and 10 mM TRIS base. Dogs are treated by administering 25 μl to the ocular surface and the contralateral eye is administered vehicle as a control. Intraocular pressure is measured by the applanation tonometry. Dog intraocular pressure is measured immediately prior to drug administration and 6 hours thereafter.
The compounds of the present invention are useful for lowering elevated intraocular pressure in mammals (eg, humans).

The foregoing description illustrates specific methods and compositions that can be used to practice the present invention, and represents the best mode contemplated. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other compounds having the desired pharmacological properties can be prepared in a similar manner and that the disclosed compounds can be obtained from a variety of starting compounds by a variety of chemical reactions. Similarly, various pharmaceutical compositions can be made and used to achieve substantially the same result. Thus, no matter how detailed the preceding description is in the text, it should not be construed as limiting the general scope, but rather the scope of the invention is limited only by the legal interpretation of the claims. Shall be.

Claims (14)

A method for treating ocular hypertension or glaucoma comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Formula I

[Where:
The hatched line represents the alpha configuration;
The triangular line represents the β configuration;
The wavy line represents the α or β configuration;
The dashed line represents the presence or absence of a double bond;
D represents a covalent bond or CH ₂ , O, S or NH;
X is CO ₂ R, CONR ₂ , CH ₂ OR, P (O) (OR) ₂ , CONRSO ₂ R, SONR ₂ , or

And
Y is

Is;
Z is CH ₂ or a covalent bond;
R is H or R ² ;
R ¹ is H, R ² , phenyl, or COR ² ;
R ² is C ₁ -C ₅ lower alkyl or alkenyl;
R ³ is R ² , phenyl, thienyl, furanyl, pyridyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, naphthyl or substituted derivatives thereof (wherein the substituents are C ₁ -C ₅ alkyl, halogen, CF ₃ , CN, NO ₂ , NR ₂ , CO ₂ R and OR.). ]. The compound is of formula II:

The method according to claim 1, wherein   The method of claim 1, wherein Z represents a covalent bond. The method of claim 1 D is is CH _2. The method according to claim 1, wherein X is CO ₂ R.   6. The method of claim 5, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H and ethyl. The method of claim 5 R is H or C ₁ -C ₅ alkyl. The method of claim 1, wherein R ¹ is H. The method of claim 1, wherein R ³ is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, chlorophenyl and trifluoromethylphenyl. The method of claim 1, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of:
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3R-hydroxy-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3R-hydroxy-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [4- (3R-chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (chlorophenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [4- (3-Chlorophenyl) -3-oxo-but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (trifluoromethylphenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester; and
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester. An ophthalmic solution containing a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I below, together with an ophthalmologically acceptable non-toxic liquid excipient, and filled in a container suitable for metering application:

[Where:
The hatched line represents the alpha configuration;
The triangular line represents the β configuration;
The wavy line represents the α or β configuration;
The dashed line represents the presence or absence of a double bond;
D represents a covalent bond or CH ₂ , O, S or NH;
X is CO ₂ R, CONR ₂ , CH ₂ OR, P (O) (OR) ₂ , CONRSO ₂ R, SONR ₂ , or

And
Y is

Is;
Z is CH ₂ or a covalent bond;
R is H or R ² ;
R ¹ is H, R ² , phenyl, or COR ² ;
R ² is C ₁ -C ₅ lower alkyl or alkenyl;
R ³ is R ² , phenyl, thienyl, furanyl, pyridyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, naphthyl or substituted derivatives thereof (wherein the substituents are C ₁ -C ₅ alkyl, halogen, CF ₃ , CN, NO ₂ , NR ₂ , CO ₂ R and OR.). ]. A pharmaceutical product comprising a container suitable for dispensing contents in metered form; and an ophthalmic solution according to claim 11 in the container. A compound useful for the treatment of ocular hypertension or glaucoma comprising a compound of formula I

[Where:
The hatched line represents the alpha configuration;
The triangular line represents the β configuration;
The wavy line represents the α or β configuration;
The dashed line represents the presence or absence of a double bond;
D represents a covalent bond or CH ₂ , O, S or NH;
X is CONR ₂ , CH ₂ OR, P (O) (OR) ₂ , CONRSO ₂ R, or SONR ₂ ;
Y is

Is;
Z is CH ₂ or a covalent bond;
R is H or R ² ;
R ¹ is H, R ² , phenyl, or COR ² ;
R ² is C ₁ -C ₅ lower alkyl or alkenyl;
R ³ is R ² , phenyl, thienyl, furanyl, pyridyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, naphthyl or substituted derivatives thereof (wherein the substituents are C ₁ -C ₅ alkyl, halogen, CF ₃ , CN, NO ₂ , NR ₂ , CO ₂ R and OR.). ]. A compound selected from the group consisting of:
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -butyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid;
7- [2S- [3R-hydroxy- (4-phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester;
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid; and
7- [2S- [3-oxo-4- (phenyl) -but-1-enyl] -5-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl] -heptanoic acid ethyl ester.